Volar Center for Independent Living

  • Basic Needs
  • Community
  • Crime & Safety
  • Disaster Response
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Equality
  • Family
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Income
  • Mental Wellness
  • Veterans

Who We Are

Mission -  Volar CIL is an organization of and for people with disabilities, advocating human and civil rights, community options and empowering people to live the lives they choose. 

Philosophy - Independent living is based on the idea that we, as people with disabilities, have rights and responsibilities as first class citizens to control and direct our own lives, including exercising the choice about where, with whom, and how we will live. 

Volar CIL is a consumer controlled non-profit organization, headed by a Board of Directors from diverse sectors of the El Paso community.  At least 51% of the Board is persons with disabilities.  At least half of the decision making staff are persons with disabilities. 

  

What We Do

Advocacy – Individual or Systematic Services that seek to represent the rights and interest of people with disabilities by addressing instances of discrimination, abuse and neglect and assist to develop a plan of action.

Information and Referral Volar CIL serves as the hub for disability related information to persons with disabilities, families, organizations and businesses. 

Independent Living Skills Training Giving support and information to encourage and maintain community integration and independent lifestyles. 

Peer Counseling Person-to-person support. Sharing provided by other people with disabilities offering help to individuals with disabilities or that recently acquired a disability and their families. Services provided in Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Rehab Centers, Homes, etc.

Support Services on Benefits Assistance and advocacy with Social Security, disability benefits, discrimination involving housing, and providing information on State and Federal programs.

Transportation Services & Information Assist persons with disabilities to have access to accessible transportation services such as the Paratransit system, fixed route bus system, etc.

Independent Living Services Providing services and purchasing equipment and technology to assist people with disabilities including those who have Hearing or Vision disabilities, to function more independently in their homes, families and community.

Home by Choice Program (HBC) - Assisting with relocating out of nursing facilities and into the community with helpful funds for moving expenses.

Youth Leadership Development - Provide training, information and resources about employment, education, independence and self-advocacy to empower youths with disabilities to become leaders and advocates in their community.

ADA Technical Consultation – Information on Architectural barriers removal and compliance with the ADA law to be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities and getting tax credits. Federal, State, Local Government Facilities, Commercial Facilities, Public Accommodations, Access to Technology, Workplace Accommodations, Sensitivity trainings etc.

Lending Closet – Assistance in acquiring durable medical equipment and supplies for consumers with limited resources. All donations are welcome and tax deductible.

Personal Assistance Providing information on how to coordinate and access personal care attendant services. 

Details

Get Connected Icon (915) 591-0800 ext. 205
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Get Connected Icon Martha Chew
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http://www.volarcil.org